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| Definition: |
A congenital defect of the pancreas that causes parts of the pancreas to fail to fuse together.
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| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: |
| In this condition, the ducts of the pancreas are affected. In many cases this defect goes undetected. The cause of the defect is unknown. However, if the pancreatic ducts become obstructed, symptoms similar to pancreatitis may develop. The incidence is about 5% of the general population. |
| Symptoms: |
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Note: There may be no symptoms |
| Treatment: |
| If a person has symptoms with this condition or has had recurrent pancreatitis, surgical bypass or reconstruction of the malformed pancreatic ducts is indicated to relieve obstruction. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The probable outcome is good with treatment |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop. |
| Prevention: |
| There is no known way to prevent this disorder; it is present at birth. |
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Review Date: 12/3/2001
Reviewed By: Andrew J. Muir, M.D. M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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